Classical Tour of Romania and Bulgaria

Classical Tour of Romania and Bulgaria

By Radfesta Travel and Tours

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Overview

Discover the heart of the Balkans on this unforgettable 11-day Classical Tour of Romania and Bulgaria. From the legends of Dracula in Transylvania to the ancient Thracian tombs of Kazanlak and
the grandeur of Rila Monastery, this immersive journey blends history, culture, and natural beauty. Stay in hand-picked 4-star hotels and explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites, medieval towns, and Orthodox monasteries, all with the guidance of a local expert. Whether you’re captivated by the romantic charm of Sighisoara or the vibrant energy of Plovdiv, this tour offers a perfect blend of
adventure and relaxation across two of Eastern Europe’s most captivating countries.

Activity location

Palace of Parliament
- Strada Izvor 2-4
- 050711, Bucharest, Romania

Meeting/Redemption Point

Bucharest
- Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania

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Classical Tour of Romania and Bulgaria

Travellers

Starting time: 08:00

Price details

€1,900.00 x 1 Adult€1,900.00

Total

What's included, what's not

10 nights accommodation in selected 4★ hotels
Border assistance
Airport arrival & departure transfers (Bucharest)
Private guide/driver for 11 days
Rent-a-car for the entire itinerary
Tour planning and operational coordination
All land transport Romania – Bulgaria – Romania
Lunch and dinners excluded
Flights
Entrance fees (Parliament Palace, Peleș Castle, Bran Castle, monasteries, museums, UNESCO sites)
Optional activities and experiences
Local specialist guides where required
Tips and personal expenses
Travel insurance
Visa fees (if applicable)

Know before you book

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transport options are available nearby
Specialised infant seats are available
Transport options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Bucharest (Romania)

1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Hotel 4★

Palace of Parliament

8h
Admission ticket not included

Meet & greet at Bucharest Airport Transfer to hotel and check-in Panoramic city tour: Palace of the Parliament, Revolution Square, Victory Avenue Welcome dinner with Romanian cuisine

Day 2: Bucharest – Sinaia – Brasov

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel 4★

Sinaia

Drive to Sinaia – visit Peles Castle, the summer residence of Romanian royalty Continue to Brasov – walking tour of the Old Town, Black Church, Council Square

Day 3: Brasov – Bran – Sighisoara

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel 4★

Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)

8h
Admission ticket not included

Morning visit to Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle) Transfer to Sighisoara – UNESCO-listed medieval citadel Explore the Clock Tower, birthplace of Vlad the Impaler

Day 4: Sighisoara – Sibiu – Bucharest

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel 4★

Brasov

Morning drive to Sibiu – European Capital of Culture 2007 Visit the Large Square, Brukenthal Palace, Orthodox Cathedral Return to Bucharest

Day 5: Bucharest – Ruse – Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria)

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel 4★

Sighisoara

Cross the Danube River into Bulgaria Stop in Ruse, known as “Little Vienna” Continue to Veliko Tarnovo – Tsarevets Fortress, Samovodska Street

Day 6: Veliko Tarnovo – Arbanassi – Kazanlak – Plovdiv

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel 4★

Sibiu

Visit the nearby Arbanassi village – traditional Bulgarian houses Continue to Kazanlak – UNESCO-listed Thracian tomb Arrive in Plovdiv, Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited city

Day 7: Plovdiv – Bachkovo Monastery – Sofia

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel 4★

Veliko Tarnovo

Morning tour of Plovdiv’s Old Town – Roman Theatre, Ethnographic Museum Visit Bachkovo Monastery (11th century) Transfer to Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital

Day 8: Sofia City Tour

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel 4★

Kazanlak

Guided walking tour: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Parliament Square, Roman Rotunda. Afternoon free at leisure

Day 9: Sofia – Rila Monastery – Melnik

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel 4★

Plovdiv Old Town

8h
Admission ticket not included

Excursion to Rila Monastery, UNESCO World Heritage Site Visit Melnik, Bulgaria’s smallest town with sandstone pyramids and wine cellars

Day 10: Sofia – Bucharest

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel 4★

Romania

Return to Romania via Sofia Farewell dinner in Bucharest

Day 11: Departure from Bucharest

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Not included

Sofia

Transfer to the airport for your flight home

Location

Activity location

Palace of Parliament
- Strada Izvor 2-4
- 050711, Bucharest, Romania

Meeting/Redemption Point

Bucharest
- Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania

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